Ultimate ventilation characterizes the S-Works Prevail 3
The bike helmet is perfect for riders who appreciate the comfort and temperature regulation benefits of a superior ventilation system. It is the ultimate all-round helmet that excels in hot conditions, strenuous climbs and mountain stages.
In their constant quest to further improve the ventilation of their helmets, Specialized has removed the airflow-blocking foam bridges in the middle of the helmet, creating air channels that increase the ventilation area by 24.5% compared to the S-Works Prevail II Vent. The all-new S-Works Prevail 3 has the largest ventilation area of any helmet they've ever made.
In the event of an impact, a helmet's job is to dissipate the energy of the impact. The traditional approach to helmet design is that more foam (EPS) results in better energy management. Specialized the book on bike helmet design by innovating beyond the foam. Woven aramid "cables" run through the helmet and are attached to carbon fiber side panels. In the event of an impact, the AirCage technology works on the same principle as suspension bridges, distributing local forces throughout the helmet.
The occipital base adjustment system optimizes comfort by allowing the fit of the helmet to be tailored to the individual head shape. In addition, the helmet angle can be changed for better compatibility with different goggles. The Tri-Fix belt system offers drivers additional comfort through individual adjustment options, revised, thinner belt band with a width of 10mm minimizes belt noise. The ANGi-compatible, ultra-light Mindset fine-tuning system can also be adjusted in height, and has been redesigned for better grip and easier handling while riding.
The ultra-light and extremely comfortable MIPS Air Node technology is integrated directly into the helmet padding. It consists of a smooth, low-friction layer that effectively dissipates rotational forces. Based on Specialized 's development work, MIPS has incorporated perforations into this layer to maximize breathability, performance, comfort and weight savings.
Technologies used
In this chapter we explain the technologies that the manufacturer uses in this product.
MIPS
The MIPS® safety system was developed to provide additional protection for helmets in numerous accidents. In certain impact situations, the MIPS system can reduce dangerous forces that might otherwise be transmitted to the helmet wearer's head.
1. Conventional helmets are designed and tested for a straight impact. In most cases, however, the impact is at an angle, which can cause rotational movements for the head.
2. This rotational movement can cause brain injury.
3. The low-friction shell is designed to help reduce rotational movement of the head in certain cases of angled impact.
Straight impact - oblique impact
The brain is typically more sensitive to rotational movement than linear movement because it has a shear strength similar to that of water or gel. When rotational movement causes different parts of the brain to move at different times, the tissues can be stretched, causing concussions or other brain injuries.
Rotational motion is a common cause of concussion and more serious brain injury from an oblique impact to the head. The MIPS system consists of a low-friction shell that is fixed inside the helmet. The low-friction shell is designed to slide slightly inside the helmet in the event of an accident, allowing forces to be directed away from the head. It is said to help reduce the risk of brain injuries.
Most conventional helmets are designed for a straight impact, but in most cases the impact is at an angle. The low-friction shell can reduce the rotational forces of an oblique impact.
Security system with the brain as a model
Unlike conventional helmets, which are primarily designed and tested for a straight impact, the low-friction shell of the MIPS system mimics the brain's own protection system against rotational movement. The cerebrospinal fluid is our natural defense system that allows the brain to move offset to the skull.